Things to do in Inzago Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Corneliano Castle was built in 1385. In 1700 the castle was owned by the Bigli family, and later it passed to the Borromeo family, to which it belonged for several centuries. Currently, various events such as weddings, ceremonies and meetings are organized in this ancient castle.

The church of San Pietro was built in memory of Santa Maria Sorrows. According to history, the church was built on the plant of a temple dating back to the buttock era. The temple was destroyed and in its place this small church was built.

Villa Cavazzi was built during the 17th century and was used as a dwelling. Today, it is owned by the territorial public body.

Villa Gallerani was built between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries by the will of Fazio. The building was built in rural and castellan style. In the past, the villa was used for agricultural activities until it passed to the Gallerani family. Since 1935, it is owned by the Melzi d'Eril family.

Villa Alari Visconti was built in 1703 by the engineer and architect Giovanni Ruggeri, at the behest of the Alari family from which it also took its name. The structure is built in a very special style that combines majesty with stylistic refinement. Inside the villa there are frescoes belonging to F. Fabrica and F. Bianchi. But the villa fascinates you with its beauty not only inside but also outside with its magnificent garden that surrounds the whole building.

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria Sorrows dates back to 1119, a period when the Church in which it is located was built. Its structure has been modified over the years, and inside it you can see a beautiful fresco by Our Lady of Sorrows and a rich collection of ex votos objects.

The Church of Sant'Andrea was built in the 16th century by Merlo and Carlo Giuseppe. It is structured by a single, simple central nave and inside there are two altars, built according to the Baroque style of the eighteenth century.

The Castle was built from 1422, based on written testimonies and is the oldest possession of the Borromeo in Lombardy. This original structure includes the walls, the tower, the rivellino and the great moat. The centuries-old plants of the enclosed garden, the courtyard, the frescoed rooms contribute to creating a unique atmosphere. It is currently in excellent condition and is open to the public.

The Torretta mill is located on the border with Civesio, north of the monastery. There is almost nothing left of the initial construction, except the experimental masonry and a few panels. The roof has collapsed and the internal mechanisms and the wheel have now vanished. Abroad, it is covered with twigs and brambles. The wheel has disappeared lately, because a few years ago it was still visible.

Historical news of the Cascina di San Gregorio Vecchio has been reported starting from 1600. Its function was that of the transformation of agricultural products and together with the Molino di San Gregorio it constituted a nucleus of four buildings, one of which was residential and the other three were used for the processing of agricultural products.

The farmhouse is part of a large agricultural complex, dating back to 1600. Originally the mill was fed by Roggia Molina, a detour of the Lambro River, and worked together with the Cascina San Gregorio Vecchio which is now across the street. The two cooperated for the processing of agricultural products. The core of the Cascina was composed of four residential buildings and three working buildings where agricultural products were preserved.

More than two thousand pieces are exhibited in the windows at child height of this museum. But more than quantity, it is the quality of the objects on display that are chosen with extreme care and that are arranged in such a way as to develop a story and stimulate the imagination of children. The toys on display date back to the 18th century until the 20th century. Of great importance are also the educational workshops where children have the opportunity to build a toy.